Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle Flashcard( Extra History Video)

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What year did the HMS Beagle set sail on its second voyage?

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1831

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Who invited Charles Darwin to join the HMS Beagle expedition?

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Captain Robert FitzRoy

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What concept did Darwin’s observations during the voyage lead him to develop?

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Theory of evolution by natural selection

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Which continent did Darwin NOT visit during his voyage?

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Europe

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What was the name of the ship that carried Darwin on his voyage?

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HMS Beagle

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What is the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection?

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A scientific theory that explains how species evolve over time through the process of natural selection.

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Who was Charles Darwin?

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An English naturalist known for his contributions to the understanding of evolution.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What role did the Galapagos Islands play in Darwin's research?

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They provided unique species that helped Darwin formulate his theory of evolution.

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What is the significance of the HMS Beagle voyage?

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It was crucial for Darwin's development of the theory of evolution.